curable

[/ˈkjʊrəbəl/]
adjective
curável
1. capable of being cured or healed; responsive to medical treatment
The doctor assured us that the disease is curable with the right medication.
O médico nos garantiu que a doença é curável com a medicação correta.
2. able to be remedied or corrected
His behavioral issues are curable through proper counseling.
Seus problemas comportamentais são curáveis através de aconselhamento adequado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'curable' is primarily used in medical settings. In Brazil, the term 'curável' carries the same optimistic connotation regarding treatment possibilities, and is frequently used by healthcare professionals to provide hope to patients and families. The word reflects modern medical advancement and is commonly heard in hospitals, clinics, and health-related discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
treatablehealablerecoverableremediablefixable
Antonyms / Antônimos
incurableuntreatableterminalirreversible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curável
standard term used in medical and general contexts
Portugal
curável
identical usage as in Brazilian Portuguese
Medical contexts
curável/passível de cura
more formal expression in medical literature

Related Words

curetreatmenthealingrecoveryremedymedical

Related Idioms & Phrases

a curable disease
curable condition
if caught early, it may be curable
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